Articles by Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)
Freedom of expression groups urge ASEAN to promote access to information
In honour of International Right to Know Day, ARTICLE 19 and SEAPA urge ASEAN to demonstrate its commitment to public participation by supporting access to information among its member states.
Broadcast ban placed on video aimed at increasing voter registration
The video was banned just days after Prime Minister Najib Razak promised renewed efforts toward creating a more democratic and liberal Malaysia.
Conference participants discuss situation of online media in Southeast Asia
Online news content is developing rapidly and the Southeast Asian community needs to “look at democratisation of freedom of expression as a common agenda,” said the SEAPA president.
SEAPA calls for release of Democratic Voice of Burma journalists
Hla Hla Win was sentenced to 27 years in jail on 11 September 2009 for interviewing a monk in a monastery on the 2nd anniversary of the monk revolution.
SEAPA expresses concern over government officials’ comments on lese majeste cases
The ill-defined law, allowing anyone to file an accusation, and the government’s tacit approval of it puts at risk the work of media practitioners and online commentators, and the sharing of information online, warns SEAPA.
Journalists subjected to intimidation tactics over Red Shirt coverage, interview with prime minister
Red Shirt movement members displeased with an interview with the prime minister are believed to be behind e-mails calling for readers to “take care of” a broadcast journalist.
Blogger released on bail, faces charges
Norawase Yospiyasathien faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in jail for the charge of lese majeste and another 5 years under the Computer Crimes Act.
Magazine editor charged with lese majeste
Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was formally charged in connection with two articles he published in the now-banned magazine “Voice of Thaksin”.